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Abu Dhabi — The UAE-based Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical industry conglomerate, NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with IOPn, a pioneer in decentralised infrastructure, to accelerate the development of sovereign AI, blockchain, and digital identity solutions that strengthen the UAE’s role as a global hub for technological leadership. The collaboration centres on a unique sovereign AI stack powered by NVIDIA GPUs and anchored by IOPn’s OPN Chain. This decentralised infrastructure, built on reference architecture, combines high-performance AI computing with a sovereign digital identity layer, ensuring governments, enterprises, and citizens can operate in secure, compliant, and … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/gewan-holding-and-iopn-forge-alliance-to-drive-uaes-sovereign-ai-blockchain-future/

Samsung showcases Galaxy Tab S10 Lite. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/new-samsung-tablet-to-support-both-productivity-and-creativity/

T-Mobile US introduces network slicing for businesses. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/t-mobile-u-s-introduces-network-slicing/

DeepSeek chip supplier Cambricon reports substantial profit jumps. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/deepseeks-chip-supplier-sees-revenue-surge/

Apple focuses on push to deepen its audio offerings. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/apple-strikes-deal-with-audio-streaming-platform/

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Sadique Ahmed, CEO of Pathfinder and Founder of RetailGPT, to find out how their AI-powered platform is converting malls into digital marketplaces, empowering retailers and equipping smaller stores with the tools to compete with industry titans such as Amazon and Noon. Sadique Ahmed has been the dynamic driving force behind the global success of Pathfinder. Pathfinder has undergone several iterations since it was first established in 2000, and during those 25 years it has emerged as a market leader in ‘retail intelligence’. Pathfinder initially worked with retailers in the UK, and worked with … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/retailgpt-is-democratising-digital-marketplaces-and-enabling-smaller-players-to-compete-with-industry-giants/

Tenable Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/tenable-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape-2025/

Axis Communications, a global leader in security and surveillance solutions, has spotlighted its partnership with Moro Hub—Dubai’s premier digital infrastructure provider—in its latest customer success story. The collaboration showcases how Moro Hub’s smart, sustainable data centers and cloud platforms integrate Axis’s advanced security technologies to support Dubai’s autonomous and digital transformation goals. The case study explores how through a multi-layered approach to security, the company worked with Moro Hub to secure its operations and leverage technology and analytics to their full potential. “Demand for cloud services and digital transformation, propelled by ongoing trends such as IoT and AI, are driving … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/axis-communications-highlights-the-success-of-its-multi-layered-security-approach-with-moro-hub/

How should we stop AI agents going rogue? https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/the-challenge-of-rogue-agentic-ai/

AT&T acquires the assets of EchoStar for $23 billion. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/att-acquires-u-s-satellite-service-provider-assets/

Apple teases a substantial product launch in September. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/apple-teases-big-plans-for-september/

Trump threatens retaliation on countries targeting US tech. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/trump-believes-other-countries-are-targeting-u-s-tech-companies/

On Emirati Women’s Day, Tahawultech marks five decades of achievements as women shape the UAE’s digital future through education, entrepreneurship, and technology leadership. Emirati Women’s Day arrives at a transformative moment for the UAE, as the country accelerates its ambitions to become a digital-first nation under the UAE Centennial 2071 and Digital Government Strategy 2025. Central to this vision are Emirati women, who are making bold strides in education, entrepreneurship, and leadership, ensuring the country remains at the forefront of global innovation. Emirati Women’s Day was launched in 2015 by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/emirati-women-mark-50-years-of-progress-by-powering-the-uaes-digital-first-future/

Dubai — The ASUS ExpertBook B3 series is an all-new lineup of AI-powered laptops that offers extensive customisation to empower daily business needs. Equipped with up to the latest Intel® Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with Intel vPro, Intel AI Boost NPU and Intel Arc graphics, and up to 64 GB of memory, the laptops deliver solid performance to tackle a wide range of tasks seamlessly. There’s also a suite of powerful AI tools such as ASUS AI ExpertMeet, Microsoft Copilot and AI noise-canceling technology that deliver unmatched productivity experiences. Connectivity options like up to Wi-Fi 6E and 5G … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/asus-expertbook-b3-series-sets-a-new-standard-for-ai-powered-business-laptops/

AI is no longer experimental, but rather reshaping how supply chain businesses are prioritising operational, staffing, and data-centric investments, according to the newly released 2025 Agility Index research study from Epicor and Nucleus Research. “AI is becoming an essential tool in helping supply chain businesses anticipate and respond to inevitable change,” said Kerrie Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Product at Epicor. “We’re seeing organisations unlock the agility needed to lead through disruption by not just deploying AI but by building a digital foundation and workforce behind it.” From the study, more than 56 percent of supply … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/global-study-shows-that-ai-adoption-is-driving-smarter-and-more-resilient-supply-chains/

Trend Micro Incorporated has launched a breakthrough model that aims to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk.  Designed to drive proactive security outcomes, Trend Cybertron, the industry’s first specialised cybersecurity large language model (LLM), leverages the industry’s most precise local risk assessments and deepest global threat intelligence to predict and prevent threats across an organization’s entire attack surface in any environment. As AI adoption accelerates across government, banking, and smart city initiatives in the Middle East & Africa, securing AI-driven infrastructures has become a top priority. Backed by over 20 years of AI innovation and more than 36 years … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/trend-micro-launches-cybertron-the-first-specialised-llm-for-the-cybersecurity-industry/

Anthropic seeks fresh round of funding, up to $10 Billion. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/anthropic-opens-up-a-fresh-round-of-funding-to-support-ai-ambitions/

HPE has announced major innovations to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing its AI-native Mist platform to deliver agentic AIOps through more autonomous, intelligent and proactive network operations. New enhancements include agentic AI-powered troubleshooting, expanded visibility and control of self-driving actions, a generalized Large Experience Model (LEM) and new AIOps features for data centers—designed to reduce IT complexity and assure exceptional user experiences from client to cloud. These new capabilities bolster GreenLake Intelligence, HPE’s next-generation approach to autonomous IT and agentic AIOps, which deploys specialized AI agents within a multi-layered IT architecture. This enables real-time problem-solving, proactive optimization and smarter … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/todays-networks-must-do-more-than-connect-they-must-understand-adapt-and-act-rami-rahim-hpe-networking/

Australia highlights sharp increase in scam losses. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/australia-records-increase-in-scam-based-financial-losses/

TikTok puts hundreds of content moderator jobs at risk in the UK. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/tiktok-looks-to-replace-content-moderation-jobs-with-ai/

SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership to expand into the MEA Region. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/scope-middle-east-and-inpiazza-announce-a-strategic-partnership/

Aiming to help UAE healthcare organisations build resilience, protect patient data, and maintain trust in the digital era. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/cisco-identifies-top-cyber-safeguards-for-healthcare-organisations/

China issues warning concerning Nvidia AI chips. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/chinese-regulators-express-concern-over-nvidia-ai-chips/

Apple ponders a pivot to Google’s Gemini AI to help overhaul Siri. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/apple-in-discussions-with-google-over-custom-ai-model/

Meta Platforms hits the brakes on their recent AI hiring frenzy. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/meta-pauses-hiring-ai-engineers/

Trump agrees to a deal for 10% equity stake in Intel. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/trump-settles-on-a-10-stake-in-intel/

Cognite expands global footprint with new Abu Dhabi entity to accelerate Industrial AI adoption in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cognite-expands-global-footprint-to-accelerate-industrial-ai-adoption-in-the-region/

Juniper predicts a $30 billion cellular IoT opportunity. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/juniper-research-predicts-cellular-iot-windfall-in-2030/

Orange Belgium hit with ‘non-critical’ cyberattack in July 2025. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/orange-belgium-compromised-by-recent-cyberattack/

Hundreds of thousands of Grok chat transcripts exposed in Google search results. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/grok-chat-transcripts-exposed-in-search-engine-results/

Google incorporates additional Gemini AI capabilities into new Pixel 10 devices. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/new-google-pixel-10-features-advanced-ai-capabilities/

Now generally available, 265 customers have already reduced hours of work to minutes.  Extreme Networks announced general availability of Extreme Platform ONE, making it the first networking vendor to deliver conversational, multimodal, and agentic AI fully integrated into the networking experience. Now, customers can unlock powerful enterprise-wide network visualisation, reduce manual work by up to 90%, cut resolution times by up to 98%, and benefit from the industry’s simplest licensing. More than 265 customers have already become early adopters of Extreme Platform ONE. “Extreme has ushered in a new era of networking, where complexity is no longer the cost of … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/extreme-delivers-integrated-ai-networking-platform-aimed-at-accelerating-productivity/

FLAG CEO Carl Grivner discusses hyperscaler disruption, strategic partnerships, and driving equitable global connectivity. FLAG, one of the world’s largest privately owned subsea cable operators, is redefining the global connectivity landscape. With seven interconnected subsea cable systems, six terrestrial routes, and scalable edge data centres, the company delivers high-speed digital infrastructure across Asia, India, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA. In this exclusive interview, Carl Grivner, CEO of FLAG, sheds light on how hyperscalers, strategic alliances, and regulatory complexities are shaping the future of digital connectivity while driving access, resilience, and growth in emerging markets. Interview Excerpts:  How are … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/flag-drives-global-connectivity-and-growth-with-resilient-digital-infrastructure-says-ceo/

Dubai — Huawei will host its “Ride the Wind” Innovative Product launch on September 19 in Paris, France. The event will see the unveiling of the brand-new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 series, which provides cutting-edge fitness and health features, as well as the highly anticipated smartphone and tablet products.  Since first entering the smart wearables market in 2015, Huawei has introduced a wide range of products that were well received by consumers worldwide. As of June 2025, the company had shipped over 200 million wearables. In the first quarter of 2025, Huawei wearable shipments increased year-on-year by 42.4%, placing the … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/huawei-set-to-unveil-new-wearables-tablets-and-phones-in-paris-on-september-19/

Dubai – Tenable, the exposure management company, announced the appointment of Matthew Brown as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Brown succeeds Steve Vintz, who recently was appointed as a Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company alongside Mark Thurmond.  Brown is an accomplished public company finance leader with more than two decades of experience in the technology sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Altair Engineering, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic growth, delivering consistent double-digit software revenue growth and margin expansion, and ultimately helping lead its sale to Siemens for $10.7 billion. … https://www.tahawultech.com/appointments/tenable-names-matthew-brown-as-cfo/

Acquisition strengthens the company’s leadership position in high-density integrated infrastructure solutions for data centers and critical digital environments.   Dubai — Vertiv Holdings Co., a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies (Great Lakes), a leading manufacturer of innovative data rack enclosures and integrated infrastructure solutions. The ~$200 million acquisition expands Vertiv’s rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications.   “We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating new white space solutions,” said Gio … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/vertiv-holdings-completes-acquisition-of-great-lakes-data-racks-cabinets/

Louise Bou Rached, Director – Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Milestone Systems, discusses the balance between public safety, privacy, and innovation in video management software.  Cities across the Middle East are rapidly advancing their smart infrastructure agendas, driving demand for secure, flexible, and future-ready surveillance solutions. Louise Bou Rached, Director – Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Milestone Systems, spoke to Sandhya D’Mello, Technology Editor, CPI Media Group, and explained how open platform video management software is helping public safety authorities protect citizens while upholding data privacy.   Louise highlighted the role of AI-driven analytics in managing large-scale events, … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/milestone-systems-power-future-ready-smart-cities-with-innovation-in-vms/

Exel by Merak, Saudi Arabia’s premier gaming accelerator, hosted its first-ever Demo Day. Showcasing 17 gaming startups selected from a competitive pool of over +300 global applications, the accelerator provides each with $300,000 in investment and equips them with mentorship and hands-on support from global industry leaders.  The event marks a defining moment in the Kingdom’s position as a global force in gaming innovation.   Attended by investors, publishers, and strategic partners, the Demo Day spotlighted the entrepreneurial talent driving Saudi Arabia’s rise as a global gaming hub. Participating studios unveiled original IP inspired by local stories, designed for international … https://www.tahawultech.com/gaming/exel-showcases-next-gen-game-studios-at-exel-gaming-accelerator-first-demo-day/

Meta reworks its AI group in an effort to pursue superintelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/meta-restructures-ai-teams-in-pursuit-of-personal-superintelligence/

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in the USA as concerns over tariffs continue. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/ps5-sees-u-s-price-hike-citing-challenging-economic-environment/

TikTok employees raise concerns about the app’s impact on teens in newly released video. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tiktok-employees-concerned-about-apps-mental-health-impact/

Designed for creators and power users, the MX Brio combines AI-enhanced imaging and manual fine-tuning for professional-grade streaming and video calls.  Logitech’s MX Brio Ultra HD 4K Webcam has emerged as a powerhouse accessory for professionals who demand both precision and performance. Positioned as the most advanced webcam in the company’s arsenal, the MX Brio caters to a sophisticated user base—think developers, streamers, and hybrid workers—who require a high degree of image control and reliability.   Built around a new generation 4K sensor with 70% larger pixels than its predecessor, the Brio 4K, the device delivers Ultra HD visuals at … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/precision-meets-presence-with-logitechs-powerful-ultra-hd-mx-brio-4k-webcam/

“AI psychosis”: a non-clinical term describing incidents where people increasingly rely on AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Grok and then become convinced that something imaginary has become real. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/microsoft-head-concerned-by-the-condition-of-ai-psychosis/

AST SpaceMobile sets out a deployment plan for 2026. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ast-spacemobile-outlines-2026-satellite-deployment-plans/

Cisco executive outlines the ‘stupidest thing’ companies adopting AI can do. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/cisco-president-outlines-the-biggest-ai-adoption-mistake/

Google looks to invest in nuclear energy to power data centre growth. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/google-invests-in-nuclear-power-for-its-data-centres/

Kaspersky and BI.ZONE report new PipeMagic activity in the GCC and Latin America. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/kaspersky-bi-zone-reveal-new-cybercrime-activity-in-gcc-and-latin-america/

Lenovo has announced the appointment of its executive leadership team for Saudi Arabia, marking a key milestone in the company’s regional growth strategy and its plans to establish Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh. Set to be located in the iconic Al Majdoul Tower, the RHQ highlights Lenovo’s long-term commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and advancing the Kingdom’s digital transformation and economic diversification agenda. This announcement forms part of Lenovo’s strategic collaboration with ALAT, a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company, aimed at accelerating Lenovo’s ongoing transformation and further expanding its global manufacturing footprint. As part of this collaboration, Lenovo … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/lenovo-reinforces-its-commitment-to-the-ksa-with-appointment-of-new-executive-leadership-team/

Starlink looks to secure a Saudia in-flight Wi-Fi deal. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/starlink-looking-to-collaborate-with-saudi-arabias-main-airline/

Joint collaboration enables real-time intelligence sharing and mutual anti-tamper protections to accelerate ransomware detection and response  Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced a strategic threat intelligence sharing partnership with Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware solution provider. This collaboration brings together two of the most experienced teams in ransomware defense to accelerate detection, enhance protection, and improve response capabilities for more than 300,000 organisations worldwide.  The collaboration between Sophos and Halcyon will exchange threat intelligence in real time, including indicators of compromise (IOCs), adversary behaviors, and attack patterns, to enhance ransomware prevention and accelerate response … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sophos-halcyon-unveil-intelligence-sharing-and-mutual-anti-tamper-protection-initiative/

 The fifth edition of SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders delivers intensive training for cybersecurity managers and SOC leaders.  The SANS Institute is set to return to the Kingdom’s capital with the fourth edition of its Cyber Leaders Forum from August 24 to 28, 2025. Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, the event will offer five days of high-impact leadership and technical training, tailored for security managers and SOC leaders facing today’s complex cyber threats.  This year’s forum builds on Saudi Arabia’s rising status as a global cybersecurity frontrunner. In 2025, the Kingdom secured the top position in the IMD … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sans-institute-returns-with-fourth-edition-of-sans-cyber-leaders-forum-to-riyadh/

Tablets have grown fast over the last two years: better multitasking, more power, glare-free displays. But all these features remain limited to the premium models that are often too expensive for students and young professionals. Affordable tablets, on the other hand, often feel like a compromise. You get the form factor, but not the experience. The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 aims to change that.  This new tablet offers not just a comfortable paper-like screen that banishes glare, but also a powerful creative toolkit with enhanced note-taking, all surprisingly accessible at its price point. Combine this with desktop-level office software, versatile multitasking, … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/huawei-matepad-11-5-makes-multitasking-creativity-and-learning-more-accessible/

Pan-African initiative aims to drive blockchain education and innovation across 16 countries in the Middle East and Africa.  Orange Middle East and Africa, in collaboration with The Hashgraph Association and Dar Blockchain, has announced a strategic partnership to advance blockchain adoption and digital innovation across the region through the Hedera Africa Hackathon.  The initiative, launched on 1 August 2025, will bring together over 10,000 developers, entrepreneurs and digital talents from 16 countries in a hybrid hackathon aimed at building impactful blockchain solutions. With more than US$1 million in prizes on offer, the programme is expected to catalyse innovation and skills … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/orange-hashgraph-association-and-dar-blockchain-launch-1-million-hackathon/

WeAce whitepaper at SPARK Dubai 2025 reveals how AI-powered mentoring is redefining leadership, nationalisation and talent retention across the region.  Digital coaching is fast emerging as a cornerstone of workforce transformation strategies across the Gulf, according to new research unveiled at SPARK Dubai 2025.  Hosted at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, the exclusive forum brought together senior HR leaders, policymakers and leadership futurists to examine how leadership is evolving in a technology-enabled, inclusion-driven era.  Organised by global coaching platform WeAce in partnership with SDA Bocconi School of Management, the event marked the launch of Powering Talent and Growth in the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/digital-coaching-emerges-strategic-lever-for-gcc-workforce-transformation-says-weace/

Apple reacts to Elon Musk’s claims of App Store bias. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-denies-bias-against-grok-ai/

Verizon expresses concerns over AI customer service challenge. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/verizon-outlines-gap-between-ai-efficiency-and-customer-satisfaction/

Verizon deploys solar-powered floodwater sensors across the city of Chicago. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/verizon-incorporates-floodwater-sensors-into-their-5g-deployment/

Perplexity, an AI search firm, makes $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/perplexity-makes-34-5-billion-offer-for-google-chrome/

Intel’s Chief Executive Officer wins a presidential reprieve. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/trump-changes-mind-regarding-intel-ceo/

NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate AI-powered cloud innovations and unlock new possibilities with AI for enterprise organisations across industries.   This collaboration combines NTT DATA’s deep industry expertise in AI, cloud-native modernisation, and data engineering with Google Cloud’s advanced analytics, AI, and cloud technologies to deliver tailored, scalable enterprise solutions.  With a focus on co-innovation, the partnership will drive industry-specific cloud and AI solutions, leveraging NTT DATA’s proven frameworks and best practices along with Google Cloud’s capabilities to deliver customised solutions backed by deep implementation … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ntt-data-and-google-cloud-to-accelerate-agentic-ai-adoption-cloud-modernisation/

Iraq’s Ministry of Interior upgrades Emergency Response with Hytera SmartOne Platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/iraqs-ministry-of-interior-upgrades-emergency-response-with-hytera-smartone-platform/

NVIDIA and AMD have reached an agreement with the US government that will allow both companies to resume the sale of their AI chips to China. It has been reported that NVIDIA and AMD have been granted export licenses to resume trading in China, but they will pay a 15% levy on the revenue made to the US. In April, US President Donald Trump expressed his dismay that the US was losing some of its technological edge, and announced that companies would need to apply for export licenses. Washington and Beijing have been locked in an economic arm wrestle for … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/nvidia-reach-deal-with-us-agreement-to-restart-sale-of-ai-chips-to-china/

We’re living in an era where cybercrime costs the global economy USD 18 million every minute—adding up to a staggering $9.5 trillion annually, according to the World Economic Forum. In the Middle East, the average cost of a cybersecurity breach stands at USD 8.05 million, nearly double the global average. As the Gulf region doubles down on digital leadership, 77% of organizations in the GCC have increased their cybersecurity budgets in 2025, aiming to secure innovation amidst an increasingly complex threat landscape.  Yet, in a recent report highlighting top CISO priorities for 2025, one critical consideration was noticeably absent: mobile … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/mobile-security-the-blind-spot-in-ciso-agendas-for-2025/

OpenAI rolls out a $1 ChatGPT offer for US customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/openai-reveals-plan-to-increase-adoption-of-its-ai-chatbot/

Australia watchdog slams tech giants’ progress. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/australian-esafety-commissioner-criticises-slow-tech-giant-progress/

Infoblox , a leader in cloud networking and security services, has announced major enhancements to its Protective DNS solution, Infoblox Threat Defense, empowering organizations to stay ahead of sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats with pre-emptive security. As global cybercrime costs surge toward $23 trillion by 2027[1], traditional “detect and respond” security tools are struggling to keep up. Modern attackers increasingly deploy AI to create unique, single-use malware and stealthy phishing campaigns that evade traditional defenses—making it more likely than ever that any organization can become “patient zero.” Infoblox’s Protective DNS solution, Infoblox Threat Defense, stops threats before they impact infrastructure by combining predictive … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/infoblox-double-down-on-pre-emptive-protection-in-bod-to-crackdown-on-ai-driven-attacks/

OPSWAT has released its first-ever Threat Landscape report, which shows that traditional detection methods are now being firmly outplaced, whilst malware complexity has risen by a whopping 127% over the last 6 months. OPSWAT, has established itself as a global leader in critical infrastructure protection, and its report revealed key insights from over 890,000 sandbox scans in the last 12 months. This report offers a unique lens into the evolving nature of cyberthreats – and a staggering 1 in 14 files—initially deemed ‘safe’ by legacy systems—were proven to be malicious. This report is a call to action for industries relying … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/opswat-report-shows-traditional-detection-methods-are-now-being-outpaced/

Orange secures access to deploy OpenAI’s newest reasoning models. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/orange-group-upgrades-its-partnership-with-openai/

Trump calls for the resignation of Intel’s CEO.  https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/trump-demands-immediate-resignation-of-intel-ceo/

Nvidia rejects the idea that their GPUs have built-in backdoor kill switches. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/nvidia-calls-claims-of-secret-kill-switch-implausible/

US arrests Chinese individuals over chip shipment breaches. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/the-u-s-makes-arrests-over-chip-shipment-breach/

US smartphone and technology behemoth Apple have announced a $100bn investment in US manufacturing, seen by many as a move designed to fend off potential tariffs from US President Donald Trump. The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by US President Donald Trump that was held yesterday at The White House. The investment increases Apple’s initial commitment of $500bn in US manufacturing to $600bn over the next four years. Many analysts believe the fresh investment from Apple has been done to ring-fence any potential tariffs being imposed on the company by the Trump administration. Trump hailed the investment … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-invest-100bn-in-us-manufacturing-to-fend-off-trumps-tariffs/

Sid Bhatia, Area VP & General Manager – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Dataiku, has written an op-ed that lists the THREE architectural boxes every organisation should tick in order to get the most out of Agentic AI. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), AI is now an everyday tool. We use it as individuals, and we use it as professionals. Among the businesses that use it, the more successful implementers follow a Universal AI adoption path that changes the corporate culture from within and infuses the workforce with AI literacy. Stemming from this enthusiasm, analysts foresee AI in the … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/do-you-want-to-get-the-most-out-of-agentic-ai-dataiku-gm-lists-the-three-boxes-you-need-to-tick-for-success/

Cyberattack costs severely impact SKT’s profit. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/telecoms/sk-telecom-sees-massive-customer-drop-after-data-breach/

Nokia empowers the latest Empyrion Digital data centre. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/nokia-empowers-asia-pacific-data-centres/

OpenAI updates ChatGPT to put mental health first. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/chatgpt-gets-mental-health-guardrails/

Google makes deals to reduce AI data centre power use. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/google-to-reduce-ai-data-centre-energy-consumption/

CNME Editor Mark Forker, sat down with Avishek Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Singaporean-based deep tech company VFlowTech, to learn about the company’s expansion plans in the Middle East, and how its unique rugged, rigorous and innovative battery technology can meet the renewable energy demands and decarbonisation targets across the region. Avishek Kumar, is the CEO and co-founder of deep tech company VFlowTech. VFlowTech was established in 2018, and is headquartered in Singapore. The company is on a mission to reinvent long duration energy storage with innovative technologies designed to develop affordable and scalable vanadium redox flow batteries. Under Kumar’s … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/interview-vflowtech-ceo-believes-their-technology-can-meet-middle-east-renewable-energy-demands/

OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have been given a significant boost following the decision by the US government’s centralised procurement division to add the companies to its list of approved AI companies. That now paves the way for the tech companies to play central roles in the US government’s anticipated widespread rollout of critical national use-cases of AI. Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT are the large language models that have been officially signed, sealed and delivered by the US General Services Administration (GSA) and will be subsequently be added to its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracting platform for use across civilian federal … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/openai-google-and-anthropic-awarded-us-government-contracts/

 86% of companies in the UAE rely on multi-vendor ecosystems despite the fact that such fragmented security solutions lead to operational and financial strains. Such findings were revealed in the recent Kaspersky research. A study titled “Improving resilience: cybersecurity through system immunity,” conducted by Kaspersky, examined how organisations manage cybersecurity today, focusing on vendor fragmentation, operational inefficiencies and future consolidation plans. The survey was conducted across the META (the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa) region, as well as Europe, Russia, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of cybersecurity management across … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/most-uae-security-experts-overwhelmed-by-multi-vendor-tools-says-kaspersky-research/

Corrosion costs the oil and gas industry around $1.372 billion a year, according to a National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Study. But what if you could harness the power of AI to orchestrate and enhance your current systems if any or put in place alerts and automated responses to detect and manage the earliest signs, long before a leak, shutdown, or a costly environmental incident occurs?  Imagine every pipeline, tank, and inch of your distribution network constantly monitored by connected AI-driven sensors, transmitting data analysed in real-time by smart, large language models to detect and alert you before corrosion … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/harnessing-power-of-ai-edge-and-private-wireless-to-boost-oil-and-gas-operations/

Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has today announced the global availability of Vertiv™ OneCore, a scalable prefabricated solution that integrates Vertiv’s proven power, thermal, and IT infrastructure technologies into a single, factory-assembled system. Designed to accelerate high-density data center deployments, Vertiv OneCore simplifies project execution by reducing on-site complexity and compressing timelines. The solution is now available globally for a range of deployments, including enterprise, colocation, sovereign, and neocloud environments. Vertiv OneCore offers a unified, slab-up turn-key approach that streamlines the process, from design to installation and ready-for-operation, under a single point of contact. The flexible building … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/vertiv-announce-global-availability-of-onecore-solution-to-accelerate-scalable-infrastructure-for-ai/

SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-powered security, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Prompt Security, a pioneer in securing AI in runtime, preventing AI-related data leakage and protecting intelligent agents. The deal is part of SentinelOne’s strategy to extend its AI-native Singularity Platform to secure the rapidly growing use of generative (GenAI) and agentic AI in the workplace. This includes real-time visibility into how AI tools are accessed, what data is being shared, and automated enforcement to prevent prompt injection, sensitive data leakage, and misuse without slowing innovation. By adding Prompt Security’s capabilities, SentinelOne can give CISOs and … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-is-the-most-transformative-force-in-the-world-but-without-security-it-is-a-liability-tomer-weingarten-sentinelone/

Alteryx, a leading AI and data analytics provider, has announced a new development to its partnership with Evisions, the leader in enterprise reporting solutions for higher education. The two companies are helping colleges and universities transform how they work with data, enabling faster access to information, deeper insights, and more efficient decision-making across campus operations. This next phase of the partnership includes the launch of Accelerators: a collection of flexible, scalable solutions that include Evisions’ flagship reporting solution, Argos, which leverages the powerful data blending capabilities of the Alteryx One platform. Accelerators deliver use-case-driven dashboards and workflows, along with connectors … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/higher-education-institutions-must-adapt-to-challenges-and-new-opportunities-steven-birdsall-alteryx/

Security professionals worldwide are preparing for a major upgrade in the form of a migration to new post-quantum cryptographic standards as the era of quantum computing comes closer to reality.   The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been leading a standardisation process to transition from classical public-key cryptosystems to quantum-resistant alternatives.   Governments and businesses can now plan their transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to ensure long-term data security against quantum-enabled threats.  However, this shift must be approached with caution to avoid unintended vulnerabilities.  Recent research from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII)’s Cryptography Research Center (CRC) … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/how-to-navigate-the-transition-to-post-quantum-cryptography/

With a mission rooted in trust, technology, and financial literacy, Whish Money is transforming how communities access and manage money—from Lebanon to over 110 countries. Whish Money is redefining financial access by tackling real-world challenges in volatile economies like Lebanon through a secure, user-friendly, digital-first model. The company has built trust by educating users, simplifying digital transactions, and forming global partnerships with the likes of Visa, Mastercard, and TerraPay. Now serving over one million users across 110+ countries, Whish combines mobile innovation, retail reach, and strong customer support to promote financial inclusion. Toufic Koussa, Co-Founder and CEO of Whish Money, … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/whish-money-champions-borderless-inclusive-digital-finance-ecosystem/

In 2023, the Australian federal court fined X $396,000 for failing to provide the requested information. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/x-ordered-to-comply-with-australian-esafety-commissioner/

The installation at KAI marks the first deployment of the technology on a university campus, offering students, the organisation and visitors direct access to advanced connectivity. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/vodafone-ukraine-launches-university-5g-open-space/

OpenAI raises another $8 billion in funding. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/openai-raises-over-8-billion-in-funding/

Plaintiffs had argued the assistance software, called Autopilot, should have alerted the driver and activated the brakes before the crash. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/tesla-found-partly-liable-for-fatal-2019-autopilot-crash/

The majority of security experts in UAE overwhelmed managing cybersecurity tools from multiple vendors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security-experts-in-uae-overwhelmed-managing-cybersecurity-tools-from-multiple-vendors/

Mastercard have announced a partnership with Monak to advance financial inclusion for unbanked workers across MENA with the launch of a new digital financial services platform Mastercard has joined forces with Monak, an Oman-based fintech company, to launch a digital financial services platform that enhances cross-border money transfers for migrant workers and improves wage disbursement and onboarding processes for employers. The platform also reduces the cost and complexity traditionally associated with basic financial services, thereby supporting broader efforts to drive financial inclusion. The initiative addresses key challenges faced by migrant workers; a segment historically underserved by formal financial services. By … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mastercard-launches-partnership-to-empower-migrant-workers-to-participate-in-the-digital-economy/

KROHNE, a global leader in process instrumentation, has announced a strategic partnership with WIKA in the field of temperature measurement, significantly expanding KROHNE’s solutions portfolio globally and across the Middle East region. Under the agreement, KROHNE will integrate WIKA’s comprehensive temperature product line into its offering, reinforcing its position as a full-scope supplier (MIV) in process measurement technology. This move enables KROHNE to provide customers across the energy, water, chemical, and industrial sectors with broader options, enhanced technical support, and greater reliability for large-scale and critical infrastructure projects. “This partnership takes our long-standing collaboration with WIKA to the next level,” … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/this-partnership-takes-our-long-standing-collaboration-with-wika-to-the-next-level-jay-gadhavi-krohne/

Ericsson linked ongoing discussion on Intel network unit investment. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ericsson-eyes-an-investment-in-intel/

Trend Micro employs digital twin technology for use in cyber defence. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/trend-micro-combines-ai-and-digital-twin-technology/

X criticises the UK’s online safety law over free speech concerns. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/x-criticises-the-uks-online-safety-act/

Nvidia rejects China’s H20 security claims. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/nvidia-insisted-h20-chips-have-no-backdoors/

Tim Pfaelzer, Senior Vice President & General EMEA Manager at Veeam, has penned an op-ed, in which he states his belief that many organisations are guilting of fooling themselves when it comes to the strength of their own data resilience. For too long, business leaders have viewed their organization’s data resilience from afar, relying on theoretical plans and a checklist mindset. This 2D perspective – where technical measures are simply ticked off a to-do list – fails to capture the full, real-world cross-organizational complexity of cyber threats. Ransomware, in particular, cannot be fully simulated on paper. This mentality has led … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/opinion-veeam-exec-believes-some-organisations-guilty-of-pulling-the-wool-over-their-own-eyes-when-it-comes-to-data-resilience/

NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation multiplies performance in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Dead Take, and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, while 7 Days to Die now features support for DLSS Super Resolution.  Also, a new GeForce Game Ready Driver is being released, which optimises the experience in Mafia: The Old Country, as well as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It also adds support for 62 G-SYNC Compatible displays that deliver a baseline Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) experience that makes gaming smoother and more enjoyable.   Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the year’s highest-rated games, and quickly sold several … https://www.tahawultech.com/gaming/nvidia-dlss-4-arrives-for-clair-obscur-dead-take-and-rune-factory/

Apple CEO Tim Cook has issued a rallying cry to his employees on AI during a fiscal earnings call, in which he said the current AI revolution is as big, or even bigger than the advent of the internet and smartphones. Cook has declared that the smartphone behemoth has to win the AI arms race. He conceded that the company has rarely been first when it comes to introducing new technology, and many analysts and investors have voiced concern over whether or not Apple can keep pace with other players in the AI marketplace. Cook was quick to point out … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-ceo-issues-ai-rallying-call-to-employees-insisting-its-a-race-they-must-win/

Frank Balonis, CISO and SVP of Operations at Kiteworks, warns that compliance-led organisations must replace human-dependent security with automated, AI-enabled controls to survive the next wave of autonomous cyber threats. AI-driven cyberattacks are reshaping the threat landscape with unprecedented speed, scale, and precision. Frank Balonis, CISO and SVP of Operations at Kiteworks, spoke to Sandhya D’Mello, Technology Editor, CPI Media Group about how traditional compliance frameworks and human-dependent controls are no match for autonomous adversaries. Organisations must now adopt machine-speed defences, real-time data visibility, and automated enforcement to withstand AI-enabled threats. With regulatory demands increasing and the financial impact of … https://www.tahawultech.com/features/ciso-talks/ai-driven-cyberattacks-demand-machine-speed-defences-says-kiteworks-ciso/

Informatica has announced the Summer 2025 release of its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) platform. The new AI-powered data management capabilities are designed to simplify and enhance enterprise-wide access to AI-ready data. The release introduces new features across data integration, governance, quality, master data management and iPaaS. According to Kelle Fontenot, Chief Digital Officer at KPMG, “AI and digital transformation are imperative to business growth, but these efforts are only as strong as the data behind them. Whether it’s building a report or utilizing the most advanced Generative AI model, access to trusted data is critical to ensure accurate and … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/were-proud-to-give-organisations-the-trusted-data-foundation-they-need-to-move-faster-with-ai-krish-vitaldevara-informatica/

Microsoft has officially become the world’s second $4 trillion company. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/microsoft-has-become-a-4-trillion-company/

Apple gets an iPhone and China boost, but still expects a $1.1 billion tariff hit this quarter. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/apple-expects-a-billion-dollar-u-s-tariff-hit/

Google to spend $6 billion on data centre in south India. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/google-to-invest-6-billion-in-indian-data-centre/

Mark Zuckerberg shares his vision for personal superintelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/zuckerberg-outlines-plan-to-create-personal-superintelligence/

Dubai — Once labelled an emerging market, the MENA region has rapidly transformed into a thriving global Fintech hub. With trailblazing regulations, deep public-private collaboration, and a culture of innovation, the region is now setting benchmarks in digital finance. On this World Fintech Day, all eyes are on MENA—not just for participation, but for leadership in the Fintech revolution. Over the past five years, MENA has demonstrated exponential growth across digital payments, AI-powered financial services, open banking frameworks, and tokenised assets. According to a 2025 Finextra Insights report, Fintech investments in the region surpassed USD 6.1 billion in H1 alone—a … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/finance/world-fintech-day-2025-mena-region-evolves-into-global-fintech-powerhouse/

Samsung struggles to catch up in the AI chip race leading to a fall in profits. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/samsung-struggles-to-keep-up-in-the-ai-chip-race/

It noted along with adding Meta AI to WhatsApp “without any prior request from users” it was placed in a prominent position on the screen and had been integrated into the search bar. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/italy-scrutinizes-meta-over-whatsapp-ai-chatbot/

Mistral AI and NTT Data to develop secure enterprise products. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/mistral-ai-and-ntt-data-to-develop-secure-enterprise-products/